Du Lit will leave you unexpectedly surprised with the quality of food and service. The restaurant, although small, has heart. It will leave you shocked from the moment walking in, you notice the uniformed workers and are immediately greeted and treated with respect. I've been to this restaurant multiple times, and I can say when you have the chance to sit out doors or find a seat indoors it is absolutely worth every moment and the price. The menu is filled with hilarious and entertaining names of creative and innovative meals that can fit anyone's needs from vegetarian to gluten free. Du Lit is a restaurant you eat on a whim, then once a month, then once a week. read more

Du Lit - Russian Roulette from Du Lit - New American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

My family was out and about. Our friend said she knows of a great place. We meet up with her. It was lovely. Food was all amazing. Customer service wasn't bad, but a little confused. We asked questions and she was a little unsure. But alas, she went and found the answer and we were rolling. I got the Mother Clucker chicken sandwich (just because of the name) and it was delicious. Everyone loved their food. I'd for sure come back. read more

Du Lit - Mother clucker - New American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

Redeemed themselves by providing a great steak and mashed potatoes. They also brought back the good green beans. The homemade steak sauce is something I'd like to buy a bottle of to take home. My friend has the chicken and it was juicy and flavorful. Taking away one star only because the cut of meat was a bit tough - I can't be sure of the cut but it wasn't high end. Flavor was excellent. read more

Du Lit - 8oz sirloin, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes and grilled chicken breast with the same - New American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

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My husband and I dined at Du Lit on Saturday evening with our Supper Club friends. We were all taken back by the fresh, innovative, and delicious menu! Our table dined on Chicken Yum, Russian Roulette, Grilled Cheese, and Tomato Soup. I personally appreciated the extensive gluten free options. It is rare for us to get desserts when we're out but the entrees were so impressive that we had to try them. And, they did not disappoint! read more

Upon entry into this comfortable restaurant you will be enraptured in minimalist decor but flavor and portions are far from minimal. The lighting is perfect for the layout. We had the Russian Roulette and Arcadian. The Roulette was creamy and rich and the shaved beef was full of flavor. The Chicken Arcadian had a zip that tantalized the taste buds. The Artichoke dip had a spice and full flavor that will have you lick the bowl. The beer and wine selection was great and the pricing overall was moderate. Our server was attentive to gluten allergies and the owner checked in on us as well. My wife says the chocolate gluten free cake is stupid. Which means she loves it. read more

I stopped in here for my first time yesterday. We walked in and took a seat for lunch, we did not have to wait for someone to seat us. Our waitress immediately came over with the menus and asked if we knew what we wanted to drink. They serve only wine and beer so no cocktails here. We both ordered an iced tea. She left to get the drinks and we perused the menu although my friend already knew what she wanted she had a favorite there. She returned and we ordered. I ordered the Nash's Chips and my friend ordered Chicken Yum. The restaurant was pretty busy inside but still not overly loud. We received our meals and my Nash's Chips were good but not spectacular, it was a good bite for lunch. My friend's meal looked delicious and she said it was her favorite so I will probably try that one the next time we stop. It's worth a stop if you have not tried it yet. read more

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We had such a nice lunch here! I appreciated all of the allergen conscious choices that were also delicious. I had a sandwich on a very good gluten free baguette. What made it even better was that it came with CHIPS AND QUESO as a side - awesome! Beyond our food being very good, our server was so sweet and we enjoyed being able to have our dogs on the patio. The patio was nice and the inside was also cute. read more

Du Lit - Menu - New American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

Gluten Free- Yes, Item specific Casein Free- Yes, Item Specific Holy hell, how did I not realize Du Lit existed for so long? If you are looking for a safe Gluten Free and other allergens restaurant to add into the rotation, then this is the place. Also, were else in Indy can you say you ate from a restaurant where the food is "From the Bed" (not sure if the naming was intentional, but that's the French translation) ? Highlights: + Allergens are clearly listed on the menu +Many gluten free/ dairy free options to choose from +Fresh ingredients + Pricing is extremely fair for the quality and quantity of the ingredients + Friendly and helpful staff + They did a very good job handling allergies and knew what Celiac meant. I had a safe dining experience and experienced no reactions on the multiple occasions that I've eaten there. +All deserts (not listed but made fresh throughout the week) were gluten free. Though they are on the richer tasting side to me, I was able to enjoy them for multiple days. + Majority of their seating is inside; however, there are a handful of tables outside. Tips: + There is a $3 upcharge for the gluten free bread, but well worth it. They use Schar and the way they toast it with oil makes almost forget it's gluten free. Plus, it does a good job of holding up. +Cash is your friend. They do pass on the credit card service charge (which is becoming a more common occurrence for small businesses, so it's not total out of the norm or unexpected). + There are a handful of parking spots on the side of the building. Overall, a great place for a GFCF meal. read more

Food was good, atmosphere was good, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the ambience welcoming! If you are gluten intolerant, this is the place for you most especially! And, it's very good! read more

Food was wonderful. Perhaps 10% overpriced. We'll return but not as often due to value.

This must be a hidden secret. This restaurant has delicious food that tastes more like a high end restaurant. The menu has interesting takes on familiar food. The staff was so nice and welcoming. The building itself doesn't really match the food style or menu and it's very small but definitely worth a visit. They also have lots of Vegan, Vegetarian, and gluten free options as well as having a wonderful selection for carnivores. I hope this restaurant grows and gets an expanded space with a building that matches it's food. read more

I went to meet friends for dinner on a Friday night. There was no wait when we arrived at 630pm. Parking is very limited, but after hours, parking available in the bank parking lot across the street. The staff is very friendly and gives great suggestions of items to order. We started with the appetizer dip and it was okay; we did not finish it. We ordered a pasta dish (Marco polo) 2 sandwiches (mother clucker) and a to go order 'feed us carnitas'. I was not impressed with the flavor of the pasta and the meal itself. I may try this place again in the future. Everyone enjoyed their sandwich's and my mom liked her carnitas tacos. The flavor did not impress me this time. It is very cute and appealing. Just not for me. Give it a try for yourself. read more

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I would describe Du Lit as the modern day Route 66 roadside diner. The menu is full of classics with a twist. I ordered the Smash and Spin burger which was smothered with a yummy, spicy spinach and artichoke dip. I devoured it. My children split an item off the adult menu in lieu of the kids menu. It was the Almost Alfredo pasta dish with big cavatappi pasta with a lovely white sauce and diced corn, broccoli and carrot. The little pieces were perfect for kids that may be less inclined to veggies. The chicken in the dish was cooked properly and nicely seasoned. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seats are covered from the sun. Everything was clean and tidy. I would certainly eat here again but alas I live 40 minutes away. Also, the staff were kind to my kids. To me, that makes this place an A+. read more

A nice little hidden gem! On a road trip we stumbled upon Du Lit and it was a delightful eatery. The menu is expansive with really good choices. We landed on Almost Alfredo and Philly the Kid. Both were very tasty and generous in the portions. We decided to try the plain cheesecake and wow, it was creamy and delicious (I think it was my favorite ). Haley was our server and she really made the visit perfect! If we ever cross paths with Fortville again we will definitely be visiting Du Lit! read more

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The food here is delicious! We had the Nash Chips for starters and they were really good! I could have that for a meal! Then followed by Philly the Kid and it too had great flavor and delicious. Give this place a try and support a small local business!! read more

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What a great surprise right here in Fortville Indiana! The owner chef is extremely creative and very comfortable to talk with. We visited in a Wednesday afternoon and he was not only our chef but he waited our table as well and spent quite a bit of time talking with us, describing his dishes, how he makes them and more. It was a pleasure to meet him and even more so to eat his food. His dishes are not traditional but they are a plate of flavor ready explode in your mouth. Both of our plates were excellent and well worth our stop and the more than reasonable price that we paid His menus is quite interesting with 4 distinct sections: starters, wrapped, plates meals and Nudel We both selected from the Nudel section The Acadia was great. Just a touch of kicking Cajun seasoning, definitely not too hot but plenty enough to know it's there. Very satisfying My wife had Almost Alfredo. I love the name.... She lived it, a very different take what we 'expected' even though he was very clear it is not chicken Alfredo. This is becoming a favorite spot to go to for afternoon meals. The ambiance of the place is very different from the previous bakery. It looks elegant yet very comfortable to be in. It's small but that makes it cozy and enjoyable. Food, servers and the chef are GREAT and must be visited. Check this place out and enjoy a very personalized meal read more

Du Lit - The Acadian. Chicken, white cheese sauce and Cajun seasoning. - New American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

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Everything was great - wine, service and food! We started with the trio of queso's and, wow! They were all delicious! Then we had the Run to Mexico and Chicken Yum. Both were very good - plenty to take home for lunch as well. Cute place and nice selection of wines - I had never heard of any of them, but really good Pinot noir- and very reasonably priced. We came here last minute and can't wait to go back. Fortville has done it again with a great destination dining place! read more

I would definitely come here again! This menu had combinations I didn't think we're allowed yet they turned out so delicious! There are some basics for the less adventurous but I leaned into my server's expertise and it did not disappoint. She gave me a few recommendations with her own favorite twists and I'm genuinely so glad I listened to her. Bonus: all the desserts are made in-house. The dining area is open yet so intimate at the same time. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! read more

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Run, do not walk, to Du Lit While we had eaten dinner at Du Lit previously (and really enjoyed it), I had never tried dessert. Today, there was a post about Lemon Raspberry cheesecake and I absolutely love cheesecake and lemon bars.... Well, the BF went in to get me one slice and walked out with 6 slices. Like a kid in a candy shop, I had to immediately have a little bit of each. MY GOD. The Reese's, Lemon Raspberry and OG with cherries are all heavenly! Honestly, it's the best cheesecake that I've ever had, even over Cheesecake Factory. The chef of Du Lit is also amazing. He was working our front today and talked to my BF about cooking and such. read more

Du Lit - Reese's, Lemon Raspberry and Original Cheesecake - New American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

Phenomenal! Loved the food. Best thing on the menu was the Bakers Street Treat with homemade bread thin small slices topped with pesto and cream cheese ... the blend of those flavors and textures was very delish! My SO chose well ... he loved the Steak in my Heart entree which was incredibly thick and cooked to perfection. It might have been the best steak he's ever had... high praise indeed coming from him! I enjoyed the noodle dish with cavatappi topped with pulled pork. I really liked the triple jam cider ... not local but midwestern. The chef owner was super nice, visited the tables periodically and made sure everyone was satisfied. This small restaurant has a large presence. Nice addition to the Fortville restaurant strip that I've enjoyed so much! read more

The food here is excellent, as was the service. Huge thumbs up on the Run to Mexico. Hubs had the carbonara (aka First Class) which is not traditional carbonara, but still quite good. Looking forward to warmer weather so we can eat on the patio here!!! read more

I have wanted to try DuLit since it opened and finally made it i. For lunch. Why did it take me so long? Food was outstanding. I had the Cowboy smash and my friend had Philly the kid. Mine was delicious and i would highly recommend, but my friends, SUPERB! Rivals any Philly cheesesteak. In fact, I would say better. No cheese whiz! Instead the chefs own house-made cheese sauce. The interior has developed into a one of a kind interior, that is modern, clean and refreshing. So different from the regular restaurant style. Especially for small town Fortville. Chef/owner obviously loves what he does and his passion is apparent. Truly a unique dining experience. read more

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Our server was amazing! He was very helpful, it was surprisingly cozy, and the food was GREAT!!! Also, the butterfingers cake is DELICIOUS!!!!! read more

Du Lit - Butterfingers cake! :D - New American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

Nash chips was great with fresh ingredients, many excellent beer options, smash and spin burger was awesome and the Cowboy burger was to die for, couldn't finish it. Fine dining reasonably priced in a casual atmosphere. Fast and very friendly service. read more

Small and DELICIOUS!!!!! The seats aren't wide enough for my behind, but the food is AMAZING! We ordered the Hook and Cleaver and lettuce head. Holy cow the steak was incredible with a super savory seasoning and the salmon with skin was to perfection. We also had the avocado ranch dressing and so so so good! The ladies were busy and not around when you need them( waited for 10+ mins for the bill). We don't know their situation, but when they did come around, they were extremely friendly. I would definitely recommend this little (and a little loud) place. They have a big outside seating are too. Also, the Circle City Red8 wineis perfect paring for steak. Enjoy! Cuz we did!!! read more

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What a sweet spot for a family reunion dinner! Everyone enjoyed their food, and we got a bunch of different things. Glad we found this place. read more

I was on my way to meet someone and ran in here hoping to grab something quickly. I have never been here before and was asking how quickly I could get something to gi. Server Nova was very helpful. She advised a few choices that would be quickest and asked the chef to prepare it right away as I was in a hurry. The staff seemed very friendly and intent on good service and providing good food with a great attitude. I would give them 5 stars alone. They have dairy free and gluten-free options as well as vegetarian. I got a Philly sandwich with tortilla chips and cheese dip. It was supposed to be dairy free, but honestly, either that was the best dairy free cheese I've ever had, or they accidentally gave me real dairy. The chips were slightly stale. The sandwich was good. I would've like just a little more meat and onions, but the taste was very good. Im highly sensitive to dairy so i have been expieriencing some effects so again dont know if i got dairy free or if i communicated it clearly, as I mentioned I was the one in a hurry so I will assume it was my error. I noticed construction blocking the front entrance, so be prepared to go around back. There is not a lot of parking. There is another restaurant behind this one, so I guess they use the same parking space. I am not familiar with this area at all, so i might be missing something. I asked about they alcohol situation since I was doing a review. The young lady advised that they do not have alcoholic beverages right now, but the owner was currently at a town hall meeting, and the liquor liscence is one of the topics, so they are working on that. There are about 6 tables inside and 4 outgrowth on the patio. Looks like a nice little casual place that I would like to revisit when I have time to sit down and relax and enjoy. read more

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Great place The service was outstanding We had two types of chicken one with marinara and one was grilled and came with mashed potatoes and green beans We shared a piece of caramel cheesecake All of the food was delicious! read more

Lacie was an attentive, friendly and knowledgeable server who represented Du Lit well. She was able to answer our questions about the menu. My dish Run for Mexico was served hot and in a timely fashion. My moist chicken breast was perfectly and thoroughly seasoned. The combination of meat along with the flavorful peppers and rice were complementary to each other. My friend, who has Celiac disease, dined on the gluten-free plate Yellowbelly. The service was so good that my friend and I had to grab dessert. We also appreciated the personal touch by the owner Preston who came outside to greet us while we were dining al fresco. Preston's ample list of gluten-free options drew us to his restaurant. We definitely will return again and again. read more

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Excellent food; very friendly and helpful staff. All of the menu items are clearly their own unique creation--not just your typical dishes. An abundance of variety of dishes and the ingredients were very fresh. Will definitely be back. Very impressed read more

I've been to Du Lit three times in the last three weeks and the food was excellent each time. I fell for their salmon with rice and asparagus the first time I went there and can't stop ordering it. It's perfectly prepared and the rice and asparagus is also delicious. My wife gets a Mexican meal and loves it. We highly recommend Du Lit. They don't have an extensive wine and beer selection, but there's enough variation to keep me happy. The waitresses are typically young girls, but they do a very good job with the service. It's a smaller restaurant and can get very crowded in the evenings. Du Lit is worth the wait, however. read more

great Menu, service and ambiance and we do plan on coming back more regularly to explore the menu! We were here for a late lunch so there was no rush. Met the chef/owner...really nice guy. I ordered, she ordered, we ordered---it was all good! read more

So many choices! Finally settled on the chicken/rice/corn/bean bowl. Very tasty and just the right size. Friendly service.

I was lucky to get a great vegetarian meal - the Green Goblin. It did not make it onto the menu because not enough people ordered it. What a loss. It was a great, great vegetarian offering. Did anyone else review it? read more

Always a gamble bringing kiddos to new places, but this one was a miss for us. We have a 5 year old and 3 year old and there was only one thing they were willing to eat on the menu. While my spouse and I enjoyed our meals we won't be going back with the kids in the future. read more

The food was very delicious and and I like the fact that there was gluten-free food. The service was very excellent. The waitress was very good at getting our food and drinks in a timely manner. She also checked on us many many times while we were there. read more

What a great surprise this tiny spot offers. The food is amazing, regardless of status as gluten-free or lactose-free. I expected to hate the food, but I loved it! read more

Great to see yet another successful restaurant in Fortville. They've got a bold & unique menu but trust the chef, he knows what he's doing! Haven't had anything less than fantastic here. read more

Awesome new restaurant. Great location, quick service. we got nash's chips, tom foolery, carnitas all were wonderful. We will be back! The owner Preston is friendly and makes almost everything from scratch. read more

Du Lit - New American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

We celebrated our anniversary here. First time to eat here. We had the Breaking Bread as an appetizer. Hubby had the Steak in my Heart. I had the Yellow-Belly. The seasoning on each was excellent. We finished up with the blue berry cheesecake. Cheesecake had a twist. Instead of blueberry topping, the blueberries were mixed into the cheesecake. Excellent twist. Service was great. The owner greeted us. And checked on us after dinner was served. He wanted to make sure we were pleased with everything. We will definitely visit again. Lastly, and importantly, the restaurant was very clean and nicely decorated. read more